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Tesla FSD Beta vs Mercedes-Benz DrivePilot comparison shows big difference in tech

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Such a narrative was certainly brought forward following the release of the Honda Legend’s SAE Level 3 suite earlier this year, which allowed for hands-free driving in congested traffic when the vehicle is traveling less than 31 mph on an expressway. . Whether this will remain the case in the coming years is yet to be seen.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces latest E 200 Natural Gas Drive and E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing the latest version of the bivalent drive E 200 Natural Gas Drive (NGD) variant to the E?Class Mercedes-Benz also introduced the new diesel E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition, with CO 2 emissions of 114 grams/km. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). E 200 Natural Gas Drive.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

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The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd. As a comparison, the B 180 (NEDC combined consumption 5.4 Click to enlarge. l/100 km) emits 23.8

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Tesla Model X Plaid is still dominating drag races nearly 2 years after launch

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Mercedes has long made the G-Class with its incredible Bi-Turbo V8, Dodge has been making its Durango SUV with supercharged V8s for years, and BMW has prided itself on the performance characteristics found in the X5M. But perhaps the biggest surprise is the price comparison of the vehicles. sec 0-60 mph launch, 9.7-sec

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Mercedes-Benz premieres 2nd generation GLC and plug-in hybrid GLC 350 e 4MATIC

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Mercedes-Benz unveiled the second generation of its mid-range GLC SUV (the SUV in the C-Class segment, formerly the GLK). In addition to cutting fuel consumption by up to 19% in comparison to the previous model on the conventional engined models, Mercedes also introduced another plug-in hybrid SUV model: the GLC 350 e 4MATIC.

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Lucid Air achieves industry-best 0.21 coefficient of drag

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As quick reference comparisons, both the GM EV1 and Volkswagen’s XL1 had drag coefficients of approximately 0.19; the Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in at approximately 0.22; the Tesla Model 3 at 0.23. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.

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Kreisel Electric expanding capacity with construction of new Li-ion battery plant

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Kreisel says that it leverages assembly and thermal management techniques to deliver 20% more usable capacity available in comparison to the products of its main competitor. The 6,276 m 2 factory will be equipped with a fully automated production line. With a weight of only 4.1 Kreisel has also swapped out VW’s 24.2

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